Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) participated as a member of the Australian Universities Accord Ministerial Reference Group in the first meeting held today at Parliament House, Canberra. Minister for Education, Hon Jason Clare MP, chaired …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration on their ‘Migration, Pathway to Nation Building’ inquiry and report into the role of permanent migration in nation building and Australia’s …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training inquiry and report into the perceptions and status of vocational education and training (VET). IHEA’s submission p …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) congratulates Senator the Hon Sarah Henderson on her appointment as Shadow Minister for Education. “IHEA looks forward to working with the new Shadow Minister for Education, Senator Henderson, as we continu …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) providing feedback on the Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper shares an update on what is be …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) notes the publication of the latest data on the number of international students in Australia showing the higher education sector continues to recover. Department of Education and PRISMS data shows that in …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) congratulates and welcomes Mr Tony Cook PSM on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Education. “IHEA warmly welcomes the appointment of Tony Cook as new Secretary of the Department of Education …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) notes this important Department of Education information / directive for providers about Unique Student Identifiers (USI) and the 2023 requirements for all higher education students. This updated informatio …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the move by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to outline academic integrity risks in 2023. TEQSA Chief Commissioner Professor Peter Coaldrake AO has written to all registe …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) notes the recent decision in China in effect fast tracking the return of Chinese international students who remain outside of Australia. “IHEA welcomes moves progressing the return of Chinese students to st …